Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 25538, Josiah Drake, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Drake, Josiah Julia Ann
NUMBER _____
W 25538 B.L. Mt. 50.900-160-55
CONTENTS

2653 New York
Josiah Drake
of Intervale in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp y in command by Captain Harrars of the Regt. commanded by Col. Woods. in the _____ line for 9 months _____
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Less per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Novbr. 1832 — _____ and sent to C. Hungerford Watkins
As to 4th of Sept. 1832 $ 15 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mar. '33 15 $ 60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Rev. C. Stiles Clerk Book D. Vol. D. Page 81

Application for transfer filed in settlement at Third Auditor's 1862 May 16 Transferred to Ills from 4 th March 1860
5.933
State of  Illinois
Julia Ann Drake, widow of Isaiah, Drake
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a  Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 dollars 10 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 6 th day of Oct: 1856.
and sent to James W Brien Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Februr 3, 1853, Page 14 Vol. 16
250/41 259/144 - 2100 - 60900

256. 741
Dec. 27/86 50.900
Act Mar. 3. '11 Sept. 11. '16
Julia Ann Drake, wid. Isiah Drake. -
Private
Mass Troops
Verip. war.
Par? Act 7. June 1832. Albany. young
July 53 - 5933
Old. 160 ac's Dec 19/86
(Dodge)
[Handwritten signature]
James N. Bowen.
Albany. N.Y.
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6 P.M.

N o 8956 Josiah Drake
admitted
9 mo
30 th
O Hungerford Watertown NY

No 8956
BRIEF in the case of  Josiah Drake  of Antwerp in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1778 May 11th drafted - Served } 8 mo - } Col Starrs Penn y Col Woodas Reg t Genl M c Callans Brig Col Dimmick Col Peters Reg t    At 1 st Aug t 1779. Enlisted for 1 mo Served 1 -  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Don't state 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Eno Smith proves 8 mos services. Bethuel Lilly proves Declarant entered the service for 1 mo -
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  Not authenticated 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A Reintzel Examining Clerk.

State of New York Jefferson County } On this 15 th day of July 1856 personally appeared before the (Court)
His Honor William Thompson Esq. County Judge of Jefferson County & State of New York being in open Court. Felia Ann Drake a resident of Auburn Jefferson County and State of New York aged 68 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by law of the United States passed February 3 rd 1853 That she is the widow of Josiah Drake who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. And a resident of Auburn aforesaid. And died 20 th July 1844. in Massachusetts and drew a Pension of $20 per annum and was at which was payable at the Albany New York Agency
That she was married to the said Josiah Drake on the 20 th day of August in the year 1814.
That her husband the aforesaid Josiah Drake died on the 20 th day of July 1844 at Rutland Mass. in consequence of an attack of palsy and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed. Felia Ann Drake
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year above written that is the 15 th day of July 1856
Wm. Thompson County Judge of Jefferson County N.Y.

State of New York } Jefferson county } on this 15 th day of July in The year 1858 before me William C. Thompson, County Judge of the County & State aforesaid being in open Court personally appeared Martin Drake and Mariette Drake of the town of Antwerp in said County to me well known who being first duly sworn declared & say that they well knew Isaiah Drake deceased late of Antwerp Jefferson County, New York who was a Revolutionary Pensioner and as we are informed & believe drew a pension of $30 per annum, during his lifetime and also knew his wife Julia Ann Drake and that they lived together as man & wife & reared a family of children That residing near we had knowledge of his death which occurred at Massachusetts in Buckland on the 20 th day of July 1844.
That we were well acquainted with the said Isaiah Drake and Julia Ann Drake the said Martin Drake being son and the said Mariette Drake being daughter in law of said Isaiah & Julia Ann Drake. That of the said Martin Drake, that we and each of us have lived in the family of said Isaiah & Julia Ann. That during all the time aforesaid the said Isaiah kept & had in his family a family Bible in which was kept a family record and which was kept and regarded as true. That the first entry in such family record is in the words following to wit: "Isaiah Drake was born Feb 3 rd 1762," The second is in the words following

"Josiah Drake was married to Julia Ann Wallace Aug 20. 1814."
That deponents verily believe that said record is true that it has ever been regarded as true. The said Martin avows that he is of the age of thirty seven years of age and the said Marilla Drake avows that she is of the age of thirty five years and that said Martin has remained a widower —
Martin Drake
Mary E. Drake
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13 th day of July 1856. and I further certify that the said Martin & Marilla are credible people and entitled to full credit.
Wm Thompson (p. Judge of Probate Ct. B.

State of New York County of Jefferson.
On this 15 th day of July 1850 before me William Thompson County Judge of said County being in open Court. Appear James White to me well known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing and to know that he is of the age of fifty five years. That he has resided in Antwerp in said County for the last thirty five years with the exception of less than four years during which he was absent. That he knew Mr. Joseph Drake of Antwerp aforesaid during the said thirty five years. That he has well known the wife of said Joseph Drake Julia Ann Drake for the last twenty five years. That the said Joseph Drake & Julia Ann Drake lived together as husband and wife from the time he first knew the said Julia Ann Drake till the time of the death of the said Joseph Drake which occurred in July 1844. That the said Joseph Drake & Julia Ann Drake deceased a family of Children of which Martin Drake is one. That the said Joseph & Julia Ann were people of good character.

That deponent has examined an Old Bible in the possession of the said Julia Ann Drake and which was published in 1756. And in said Bible is contained what purports to be a record of the family of the aforesaid Josiah Drake. And the two first entries in said record are in the words and figures following to wit:
Josiah Drake was born Feb. 3 d 1762. "Josiah Drake was married to Julia Ann Wallace Aug. 20, 1814."
That said record has the appearance of an ancient record and a record of authenticity. That the said Julia Ann has remained a widow & James Whit
Subscribed and sworn to this 18 th day of Feb 1856. before me and I further certify that I well know the said James White that he is a person of character & responsible and entitled to the fullest credit.
Wendell Thompson A Justice of Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, } JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, John L. Marsh , Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and of all the Courts of Record in and for said County, do hereby Certify that Wm C. Thompson Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking such Affidavit, a County Judge in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the Hand Writing of such Judge , and verily believe that his signature thereto is true.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, and Courts thereof, this 16 day of July 1856.
John L. Marsh Clerk.

DECLARATION
Of a Widow who claims a Land Warrant under Act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York, }
JEFFERSON COUNTY. }
On this 27 th day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Julia Ann Drake aged 69 years, a resident of Auburn Jefferson Co in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Josiah Drake deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier in the company commanded by Captain
commanded by in the War with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812, Revolutionary War & drew a pension of the sum of Certificate issued under act of June 7 th 1832 $30 per annum, pension payable at the Albany NY Pension Agency
and continued in actual service in said war, for the term of and was honorably discharged at
the day of
A. D. 18
on or near
She further states that she was married to the said Josiah Drake in Rutland on the 20 th day of August A. D. 1818, by one Elijah Morgan a clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Julia Ann Waller that her said husband died at Brookland N.Y. on the 20 th day of July A. D. 1844, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, and I hereby request the Commission of Pensions to forward my warrant to James H. Bowen, Albany, N. Y. and appoint him as my attorney to obtain the same for me.
We Fannie Copeland and Luania J. Cross residents of Auburn in the state of New York upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Julia Ann Drake in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Fannie Copeland
Luania J. Cross
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Henry Green Justice
State of New York, }
JEFFERSON COUNTY. }
I, John S. Marsh Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that Henry Green was, on the day of the date of the above certificate, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 29 th day of August, A. D. 1855.
John S. Marsh Clerk

16. 111 Application of
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under act March 3, 1855.
PRESENTED BY JAMES H. BOWEN, Albany, N. Y.
Copy of the family record of Josiah & Julia Ann Drake.
Josiah Drake was married to Julia Ann Wallace by one
at Pittsfield N.Y. on the 20 th day of August 1834
Josiah Drake died at Brockton Mass. on the 20 th day of July, 1855.
State of New York } on this 27 th day of August 1855
Jefferson County, } before me personally, came
Julia Ann , Drake who being duly sworn according to law declared that the above is a true copy of the original family record of Josiah & Julia Ann Drake and also that we knew the said Josiah & Julia during their lives & that they lived together as man & wife & had a family of children & also that we know that the said Josiah Drake died at the time above mentioned and that we
Julia, Ann, Drake
Sworn & subscribed before me the last year above written
Henry Green Justice of the peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County, }
ON this 11 th day of September 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, now sitting, Jonah Drake a resident of Antwerp in said County, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here-in stated. at Ashfield Massachusetts, was drafted in May 1778. In June 1778 entered upon duty under Capt. Starr's Company Col. Wood's Regt. Genl. M c Callum's Brigade, marched to Deerfield, Northampton, Pittsfield Conn. and from thence to White Plains N.Y. when he served eight months & was discharged.
about the first of August 1779 he enlisted at Brookland Mass. for one month under Capt. Dimmow, Col. Porter's Regt. Mass. State Troops. Marched to New London when he served his time out & was discharged.
was born in Stafford, Holland Co. Conn. in which Town he believes his age is recorded.
Since the Revolution, he has resided in Ashfield, Brookland, Mass. Rutland N.Y. & Antwerp where he now resides.
has no documentary evidence. has the evidence of Error Smith and Bethuel Billy to his service which is appended.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity except the present; and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
P. Burchard Clerk
Josiah Drake
We, a Clergyman, residing in the Town of _____ in said County, and _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____ who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of _____ and that _____ who has also signed the same, is a resident in _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, PELEG BURCHARD, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of
Josiah Drake
for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Court, this 11 th day of September 1832
P. Burchard Clerk

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25538  am
Julia Drake Widow of Josiah Drake Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3 rd 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 196
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ 30. 900
Concreto

no 6486.
Julia Ann Drake widow of Josiah, Jefferson Co. New-York Admitted Act Feb'y 3/53. at rate of $30 per annum commencing at date of said act.
= Private of Infantry 9 months.
= Pay widow
Certificate to James N. Bowen Esq. Albany N.Y.

Triplett B
Hon J Minot Clerk of Supreme Court Washington D.C.
2653-32
public
and
India China
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259. 1614 See 256 741 Cat. main. 3. 11 Cat. 8. 16
India, China, Malacca, etc. British District, etc.
[Large handwritten signature: J. G. ...] 1893-1894
John N. Hunter. Controller. N. ...
Copy: S. S. ... 1757 ... 1757
Feb 20/57 Let to Let Howden Antwerp etc Notice of Insurance of M. & ...

Pension Office, Sept. 23. 1856.
The Third auditor will please certify the date to which within named pensioner was paid, and name of his widow, if she received arrears.
Very respectfully,
B. H. Hoos.
For Commissioner
Geddy
3 d Auditor's Office, Sept. 24. '56.
Sir:
Josiah Drake, Albany N.Y. Act 1832. at $30. - per annum, died 20 July 1844, this pension has been paid in full to that to his widow Julia Ann Drake. Very resp ly
Mrs. Taylor actg Auditor
1. M c Intyre Esq. Committee on Pensions.

Mr. James H. Bowen
Dear Sir,
Mr. Fowler informs me that the department has sent my Land Warrant to you. Mr. Fowler made out my declaration and I have agreed to pay him and I now employ you to get it. You will please forward the Warrant to Lieut. General O'Blige. Julia Ann Guck-
February 4th 1857

Free
Genl Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, I enclose a Declaration of Tho Wm Drake. She has applied for a Pension. James H. Brown is the Agent and I have referred to the testimony taken by Judge Thompson, now in the Pension Office. Please report. Respectfully yours Sept. 30th 1856. L. K. Foster

Albany Sep 8 th 1856.
Hon J. M. Morton Comr of Pensions Off.
Enclosed please find the application of Sarah Ann Drake widow of Josiah Drake for Pensions Land under Act of Mar 3 1855
Proof of her marriage & his death & of her remaining a widow is accompanied with her application for a pension which I beg you to use as if it was filed annexed to this application. It is enclosed with this application
Hoping the record may be found in the Department in satisfactory shape & that her land warrant may promptly issue I am very truly, Yrs. J. H. Bowen

Albany Sep 8 1850. Hon I Minot Jones of Pinaire Washington D.C.
Herewith please find the application of
Julia Ann Drake widow of Josiah Drake deceased for a pension which I believe is perfect as regards the proof of marriage & the death of the said Josiah Drake the proof of his death is also on file I suppose in the Auditor's office presented at his last drawing. also complete in other respects Please issue her certificate and forward to
Yours very Resp ly
James A Bowen 62 State Street Albany NY

160 acres 1849 Letter of Bowers 27 Feb 57 50 9/10 Private Drake
Henry Bowers owner of Pensions. Sir. Your order of the 17th inst. is before me in which you state that you have sent Julia Ann Drake's Land Warrant to James H. Bower. Please inform me by what authority Mrs. Drake says she never employed him or gave him any authority to her knowledge and if he has authority he got it by deception. There was a man from Evans Mills who took my affidavit to get my pension but at the same time I told him Mr. Bower was employed to get my Land Warrant. Mr. Jude Cross was present and witnessed the writing and he says he heard the conversation and there was nothing said about a Land Warrant to his knowledge. Mrs. Drake gave me the order on the other side. will you see it complied with as Mr. James H. Bower resides 200 miles from her residence. and he has not informed her that he has received it Yours Truly February 4th 1857, L. M. Bower

Mr James H Bavin
Dear Sir,
Mr Fowler informed me that the Department has sent my Warrant to you, Mr Fowler made my Declaration and I have agreed to pay him and I now employed you to get it. You will please forward the Warrant to L. H. Fowler and Oblige - John Am. Drah. February 4th 1857, Copy,

Notification sent to Jas H Bourn Chicago Ill

Albany Pension Agency.
May 14, 1862.
Wm. Helneck Esq E. P. Walsh, Esq.
For Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir—In reply to your letter of the 13th. of May. 1862 I have to state that Julia Ann Drake, widow of Josiah a Pensioner under the act of 3 rd Feb. 1853—2 nd Sec. at Thirty Dollars per annum, was last paid to the fourth day of March 1860
I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
D r Creight
Pension Agent.

Brief in the case of Julia Ann Drake , widow of Josiah Drake Jefferson County and State of New York act February 3, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under act of June 7, 1832 at $30 per annum, and died July 20, 1844. as certified by 3 d auditor.
Marriage proved by verified copy of private record.
Identify of claimant as the widow (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
of the said pensioner, his death, and her present widowhood proved by three credible witnesses.
James H. Bowen, Esq Albany Name and residence of Agent New York
H. G. D. S. Examining Clerk.

State of New York Jefferson County ss.
On this 27th day of September 1856 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for said County Joseph Chapin and Jonathan Gates — who are to me well known and who are credible witnesses and who being by me duly sworn depose and say that they are well acquainted with Julia Ann Drake who has applied for Bannery Land that they have known her for fifteen years or more last passed and that they were acquainted with her late husband Josiah Drake having known him for ten years or more previous to his death that they the said Josiah Drake & Julia Ann Drake have lived together as husband & wife until the death of her late husband who died on the 20th July 1844 and the said Julia Ann Drake has been since that day a widow and we now reside in Rutland in said County and we are not interested in the claim.
Sworn & subscribed { Joseph Chapin on the day & year { Jonathan Gates first above written before me I certify that I have no interest in the claim Almon Buel Justice of the peace

State of New York Jefferson County } ss.
On this 27 th day of September 1856, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid, Jediah Drake aged sixty-eight years a resident of the town of Antwerp in said County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declared that she is the Widow of Josiah Drake who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, reference being had to the proof taken before Judge Thompson some time in June or July last and other testimony now in the pension Office of the services of said Josiah Drake in being a pensioner previous to his death. She further states that that she was married to the said Josiah Drake in Sayre Rutland in said County  August on the 20 th day of August A.D. 1814, and that her name before her said marriage was Huldah Ann Hallence; that her said husband died in Brockland Hosp. July 20 th A.D. 1849 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855, and she further declares that she has not received or applied for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress. She hereby appoints Lestick Fowler of this place her true and lawful Attorney to prosecute this her claim for land to receive the certificate or warrant when issued and to do all other acts necessary in the premises.
Sworn
Huldah Ann Drake

We Martin Drake and Mary Ella Drake residents of the town of Intervale in said County and State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Julia Ann Drake in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the Applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and is still a widow, Martin Drake Mary Ella Drake
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and is still a widow, and that I have no interest in this claim. Helen Bragg Justice peace
RECEIVED BY THE CLERK CIVIL OF NEW BED

that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person who presents himself to be heard in the matter of said claim.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, John E. Marsh , Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and of all the Courts of Record in and for said County, do hereby Certify that Almon Duell Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking such Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the Hand Writing of such Justice, and verily believe that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, and Courts thereof, this 29 day of Sept. 1856.
John E. Marsh Clerk.

Wake Indian Duke 259. 144
Boyetton Oct 29/55 12 Gully
Power of attorney of
L. N. Fowler Notary Public Miss

Henry J. Merlot
Commissioner of Pensions, Sir.
You will please send any Warrant there may be issued on my claim for Bounty Land Number 259.114. Under the act March 3 rd 1855, any Communication relative to said Claim to Lester H. Fowler of the town of Antwerp Jefferson County N. Y. be being my agent for the prosecuting the same, I further certify that I never have employed any other Agent knowingly representing my for Lands claim.
December 25 th , 1856.
Very Respectfully Julia Ann Drake
Sir.
Please report the condition of the above claim if you can do it without consultation of my son, who has requested me to not do any more business with the Pension Office while he is employed by the Department. I certainly would not do anything which might cause him trouble, and have not done anything to my knowledge but what has been approved of by the Department. There is no one who has had anything to do with the above, to my knowledge, and this to request of his son made by her.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t , L. H. Fowler

This may certify that I the underscribed went with Josiah Drake into the army at the White Plains I think in the month of June 1778 I was a sergeant and said Josiah a private in the company under commanded by Capt. Starrar in the regiment commanded by Col. Wood and Genl. McLallen and continued in the service eight months and was then dismissed said Josiah was drafted for eight months and continued the time out he went from Ashfield in the county of Hampshire now county of Franklin and State of Massachusetts said regiment was called Massachusetts State Militia
Buckland July 25 th 1832
Enos Smith
July 25 th 1832
This may certify that Enos Smith personally appeared before me and made oath that the above Deposition which he subscribed his name to is true (he being a creditable witness)
before me
Japhet Chapin Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, when holden within and for the county of Franklin, do certify that Japhet Chapin esquire before whom the above affidavit was verified is a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Franklin and duly qualified to administer oaths and take and certify affidavits within said county. And that I believe his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate to be his true and proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, at Greenfield on the thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
E. Alvord Clerk

I Bethuel Lilly of Richfield in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being seven- ty years of age do testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Josiah Drake in the revolutionary war, and some time in the month of August in the year of our Lord 1779 - Josiah Drake, who then lived in Buckland in the County of Franklin entered the service of the United States for the term of one month into a company commanded by Capt. Dinmore in Colonel Porters regiment of Massachusetts militia in which company I served and we marched to New London in the State of Connecticut and the said Drake roomed with me during said month and then we were dismissed and further the deponent saith not Augt 6 - 1832 Bethuel Lilly
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss August 6 - 1832 Personally appeared Bethuel Lilly signer to the foregoing deposition and being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath say that the same is true and I do hereby certify that the deponent is a person of truth and credibility Before me Elijah Paine Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the County of Franklin do certify that Elijah Paine Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was verified, is a Justice of the Peace for the said county and as such duly qualified to administer oaths and take affidavits within said county. And I certify his name thereto subscribed to be his true and proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, at Greenfield, on the seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
E. Alvord de Clerk